This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Tuesday 8 July 1941 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF |
| Owner/operator: | 68 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | X7554 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF High Ercall, Shropshire, England -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF High Ercall, Salop |
| RAF High Ercall |
Beaufighter X7554: Crashed, undercarriage failed. Hit rim of runway during single engined practice flight,
swung into pile of earth and undercarriage collapsed. 08/07/1941
Crew:
F/Lt (39110) Derik Sydney PAIN DFC AFC (pilot) RAF - ok
Sgt (963253) John Victor BRIGGS (obs) RAFVR - ok
Sources:
1.History 68 Sqn RAF
2.ORB 68 Sqdn RAF
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Jun-2008 21:22 | Nepa | Added |
| 17-Feb-2010 10:24 | NePa | Updated [Operator, Narrative, ] |
| 01-Nov-2010 15:37 | Nepa | Updated [Departure airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
| 28-Mar-2012 01:46 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
| 14-Jun-2014 14:43 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Source, Narrative, ] |
| 13-Nov-2014 17:39 | DB | Updated [Location, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
| 09-Nov-2019 12:26 | Nepa | Updated [Source, Narrative, Operator, ] |
| 18-May-2021 17:21 | Anon. | Updated [Location, Operator, ] |
| 28-Jan-2022 12:54 | Nepa | Updated [Source, Narrative, Operator, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation